Gen. XVIII c. 16th century

Editor: This is "Gen. XVIII" by Hans Holbein the Younger, it's a woodcut. It has such a formal, almost reverent tone. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's an interesting depiction of Abraham meeting the three angels. Holbein's choice to use a woodcut, a medium accessible to many, suggests a desire to disseminate religious narratives widely, perhaps to challenge the power structures of the time through accessible knowledge. Editor: Challenge power structures? Curator: Absolutely. By illustrating biblical stories and making them available to a broader audience, artists like Holbein participated in a larger cultural conversation about faith, interpretation, and authority, opening space for questioning traditional hierarchies. Notice the women in the background, almost concealed, yet witnessing the events unfold. What does that signify to you? Editor: I guess it's about seeing power in unexpected places. Thanks for that perspective! Curator: Indeed, art helps us see those connections.